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In order to support our learners in an age defined by connectivity and global collaboration, Asamiah’s School library aims to empower and transform learners by making them effective users of ideas and information; via providing opportunities for critical thinking, meaningful creation of knowledge and a deeper understanding of complex world issues.

Our Library’s physical collection includes 17,963 titles; 24,862 with copies, our titles cover all subjects in addition to hobbies, sports, art, and fiction, and in multiple formats including DVD’s and e-books. The collection is split around 50% Arabic and 50% English; these also include classrooms resources, English and Arabic Professional Resources. Each student’s share in the library is around 60 books. We also provide access to local and global Periodicals including but not limited to (مجلة ماجدالعربي, National Geographic, National Geographic kids). AIS Library also provides access to multiple Online Subscriptions including

Guided Reading Program

“Guided reading leads to the independent reading that builds the process; it is the heart of an effective literacy program” (Fountas&Pinnell,1996,p.1).
At our school , we aim at developing and improving our students’ reading skills, which is a fundemental key to language development. Guided reading has proven to be a successful tool used in our daily instruction to meet the varying needs of all students. This form of differentiated instruction takes away the frustration and fear of reading because students are working at an instructional level with the support they require. Because all students achieve success, they develop a positive attitude toward reading and experience a higher level of enjoyment.
With lots of exciting titles, the Oxford Reading Tree, Raz-Kids and the Arabic Guided Reading Program, that we use in our KG and Primary Stages, are programs that motivate children to read at their own level in stimulating ways in the library and reading room at our school.

World Book/موسوعة عالم التعلم

World Book Online helps information seekers of all ages find the content they need at the correct reading level. World Book Online resources are available anytime, anywhere.

Encyclopedia Britannica School Access

A resource that gives teachers and students instant access to three complete encyclopedias that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language.

Turnitin

An online plagiarism prevention database that helps educators and students check the originality of research-based assignments.

Questia School

Questia School is the premier online library and research tool for high school students. Its collection of thousands of digital titles and productivity tools support cross-curricular studies in standard and advanced high school-level courses. It includes research tools and instruction integrated into 94,000 full-text digital books, and 10 million articles.

Brain Pop

Movies on various topics in science, social studies, mathematics, English, health, and technology.

Our Library is also equipped with iPads, laptops, and an interactive e-board, and in addition to our libraries/media centers, our school has an Arabic reading room for Grades 1-5 students.